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Sjolin Family History

Sjolin Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Solin, Smolin, Jolin, Sjodin, Joslin, Solis, Polin, Serlin, Doolin

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Where is the Sjolin family from?

You can see how Sjolin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sjolin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Sjolin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Sjolin families living in Minnesota. This was about 29% of all the recorded Sjolin's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Sjolin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sjolin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sjolin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sjolin. 50% of Sjolin men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Proprietor
    50%

What Sjolin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 567 census records available for the last name Sjolin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sjolin census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Sjolin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 156 military records available for the last name Sjolin. For the veterans among your Sjolin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sjolin lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Sjolin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Sjolin in 1962 was 79, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sjolin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sjolin ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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